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R293 OAB

1997 Land Rover Freelander

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,467 mi
Last recorded77,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 77,467 miles

COOLANT BELOW MIN LEVEL

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff leaking

Rear exshaust deteriorated

Transfer box leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2012 77,467 miles

COOLANT BELOW MIN LEVEL

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff leaking

Rear exshaust deteriorated

Transfer box leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,848 miles

Rear diff. mount worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,895 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,231 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 33,208 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 33,208 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering fluid low

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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R293 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 94,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R293 OAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R293 OAB registered?

R293 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R293 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 OAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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